NHTSA Recall 00V279004: Antilock (service brakes)
BLUE BIRD BODY COMPANY reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,269 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Blue Bird All American.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V279004 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | R00EJ |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › ANTILOCK |
| Report received | December 18, 2000 |
| Owner notification | February 12, 2001 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Vehicle description: transit and school buses equipped with meritor wabco phase 1, d-version antilock brake system (ABS), fail to comply to the requirements of FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic and electric brake systems." an internal diagnostic system in the ABS may not detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap. Such a condition could possibly occur during (1) original assembly or (2) subsequent wheel end service.
Safety risk
Failure of the electronic control unit to detect an extreme wheel speed sensor air gap can result in the loss of antilock braking function on the wheel(s) where the air gap exists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
The ABS ECU will be removed and replaced or the ECU will be reprogrammed.
Notes
Owner notification began february 12, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact blue bird at . Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V279004
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Blue Bird All American | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Blue Bird Commercial Series | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
| Blue Bird TC2000 | 1999, 2000, 2001 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.